Religiøse steder i Salerno
Sacred Sites and Ancient Temples
This collection spans millennia of spiritual history in the Salerno province, from the exceptionally preserved 6th-century BCE Greek Doric temples of Paestum to medieval Christian landmarks. Key highlights include the massive First and Second Temples of Hera, the Temple of Athena—later repurposed as a church—and the 15th-century Collegiata di Santa Maria a Mare in Maiori. The list also features modern architectural interests like the Sacra Famiglia in Salerno and the historic Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria Maddalena in Armillis.
First Temple of Hera (also called "The Basilica")
Built around 530 BCE, this is the oldest temple in Paestum. It features an unusual nine-column facade and a central row of columns inside the main chamber.
Temple of Athena (or Ceres. Later a Christian church)
The Temple of Athena is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia found at Paestum, in Capaccio Paestum, a comune in the province of Salerno in the…
Second Temple of Hera (also called of Neptune or Poseidon)
The Temple of Hera II, is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia in Paestum, Campania, Italy.
Collegiata di Santa Maria a Mare
This 13th-century church in Maiori features a dome decorated with colorful majolica tiles and a notable 15th-century carved wooden ceiling inside its three-aisled interior.
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
A Neo-Romanesque church built in the early 20th century near Salerno's central station, distinguished by its red-brick facade and tall bell tower.
Chiesa di San Francesco
Established in 1405 near the coast in Maiori, this church features a Gothic portal and an interior updated with 18th-century Baroque decorations.
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